Regaining creative control of the band he formed, Ian Parton’s modus operandi for The Go! Team’s fourth album marks a back to basics approach following a four-year hiatus.
Written and recorded on his own, Parton invited a selection of transatlantic female singers to supply vocals with the goal of emphasising the inherent melody in his songs.
Without the trademark squalling guitar and brass and jumpy schoolyard chants, The Scene Between balances simple tunes and slick, cacophonous production.
Like Morricone crossed with My Bloody Valentine, What D'You Say and Her Last Wave nail their woozy dream-pop vibes while the luscious 1960s pop of Did You Know? comes complete with vinyl crackle intro.
There’s an unrelenting energy across the 38 minutes that leaves a glittering afterglow.
